Accounting Senior

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Senior to prepare and review financial statements while supporting audit engagements in a dynamic, remote role based in South Africa. The firm offers competitive salaries and a culture of professional growth and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven recent experience in financial statement preparation and review in a practice environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end financial statement preparation process.
• Provide support in audit engagements, reviewing financial data.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (SAICA, SAIPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage 200

SAPA

Job description

Overview

We are growing our South African team! Join us in a remote role working in alignment with one of our offices in the UK providing a full range of services to our client base. Apply now!

Remote – South Africa-based

At Streets Chartered Accountants, we deliver tailored accounting, audit, and advisory services with a dynamic, supportive team that values innovation and excellence. As we grow our global remote team, we are seeking an Accounting Senior to join our team, where you\'ll take the lead in preparing financial statements while contributing to the auditing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and applicable standards ensuring accuracy and insight-driven reporting. (80% estimated time allocation)
• Prepare personal tax and corporation tax returns
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end financial statement preparation process.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Provide critical support in audit engagements, reviewing financial data and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. (20% estimated time allocation)
• Ensure all financial deliverables meet quality assurance standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven recent experience in financial statement preparation and review in a practice environment essential.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS and UK GAAP)
• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (SAICA, SAIPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience of basic tax return preparation.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills for effective client and team interactions.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and tools (experience with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 200, and SAPA is advantageous).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Diverse and engaging workload
• Professional growth opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work culture

Apply Now!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy practice and business advisory firm. At Streets, our goal is to become a top 20 UK practice through a strategy of organic growth, alongside targeted mergers and acquisitions.

About Streets Chartered Accountants

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

Founded in 1907

Co-workers 500

Turnover 40M

Accountancy

South Africa

Accounting Senior

We are growing our South African team! Join us in a remote role working in alignment with one of our offices in the UK providing a full range of services to our client base. Apply now!